{
  "id": 17445629,
  "title": "Trump 'has not made a decision' on Iran, Rubio tells press",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/trump-has-not-made-a-decision-on-iran-rubio-tells-press",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T18:20:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-913411"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters at the G20 summit in Atlanta that President Donald Trump has not yet decided whether to strike Iran. Rubio stated that the US remains the most capable military power and can achieve military objectives if necessary, but prefers diplomatic solutions. He emphasized that an attack would only be considered if absolutely necessary. Rubio also confirmed that the US is actively protecting the region's oil and natural gas supply through the Strait of Hormuz. He highlighted the extent of US military presence and capability in the area, noting that allies are using American military equipment for self-defense. Rubio warned about the Iranian regime's aggressive stance, stressing that they would not only target ships but also disrupt energy infrastructure in the region. He also discussed the threat posed by Iran's nuclear capabilities and backed-up claims of Iranian support for regional terror groups.",
  "summary": "A question was posed as to how the US planned to assist its allies in the region over the Iranian threat, with Rubio responding that \"we're doing it now.\"",
  "key_points": [
    "President Trump undecided on Iran strike",
    "Rubio says US capable of military action",
    "US protecting oil, gas supply in region"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/17445629.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "Iran strikes on US Mideast bases first took out early-warning systems, analyses finds",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/iran-strikes-on-us-mideast-bases-first-took-out-early-warning-systems",
        "published": "2026-10-31T16:29:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Rubio says US yet to decide on new Iran strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/rubio-says-us-yet-to-decide-on-new-iran-strikes",
        "published": "2026-10-31T16:57:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "Trump yet to decide on Iran strikes, U.S. open to diplomacy, Rubio says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/trump-yet-to-decide-on-iran-strikes-u-s-open-to-diplomacy-rubio-says",
        "published": "2026-10-31T17:05:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Trump has not decided whether to resume strikes on Iran, Rubio says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/trump-has-not-decided-whether-to-resume-strikes-on-iran-rubio-says",
        "published": "2026-10-31T17:08:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Trump open to talks with N. Korean leader but no meeting scheduled: Rubio",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/trump-open-to-talks-with-n-korean-leader-but-no-meeting-scheduled",
        "published": "2026-10-31T18:24:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}